Studies on Diarrheagenic Bacteria Among Children (<5 Years) from Two Public Health Facilities in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria

Key Points

• Diarrheagenic bacteria were identified in 20% of stool samples from children under 5 years.
• Escherichia coli was the most prevalent species at 10.75%, accounting for 53.75% of isolates.
• Cultural and biochemical characterizations were employed for identifying bacterial infections.
• The findings highlight a significant association between age and diarrheal infections in young children.